Festi'Val de Consolation
Sacred music from around the world in the exceptional setting of the Val de Consolation
About Festi'Val de Consolation
Festi'Val de Consolation: Sacred Music in an Exceptional Natural Setting
The Festi'Val de Consolation is a unique festival dedicated to sacred music from around the world. Presented by Compagnie Bacchus, it takes place every summer in the magnificent setting of the Val de Consolation, a 200-hectare natural site nestled in the Haut-Doubs mountains. The 17th-century monastery, a classified Historic Monument, and its chapel offer acoustics and an atmosphere conducive to contemplation and musical emotion.
An Extraordinary Venue
The Val de Consolation is a haven of preserved nature, crossed by rivers and surrounded by 40-meter high limestone cliffs. This classified site, located in the commune of Consolation-Maisonnettes, offers a breathtakingly beautiful setting for sacred music concerts. Spectators experience a complete sensory journey, between the power of the music and the majesty of the Jura landscape.
Sacred Music as an Elevation of the Soul
The festival is not limited to a strictly religious interpretation of sacred music. According to its programmers, sacred music is above all an "elevation of the soul", an invitation to inner journey and cultural encounters. Each edition explores a different theme and offers a varied program blending Christian, Sufi, Oriental, African music, and other spiritual traditions from around the world.
A Demanding and Eclectic Program
Each year, Festi'Val de Consolation offers several days of concerts, musical readings, and artistic encounters. The festival's godmother, Marie-Christine Barrault, notably presented a reading on Bach accompanied by a cellist and a pianist. The festival hosts internationally renowned artists who perform in the intimacy of the monastery's chapel or outdoors in the gardens of the Val.
An Event Driven by Compagnie Bacchus
Compagnie Bacchus, a theater and music company based in Besançon, is behind this festival. Driven by a passion for the performing arts and interdisciplinary encounters, they created the Festi'Val de Consolation in 2020 to bring this exceptional heritage site to life and offer the public a unique artistic and spiritual experience.
Festi'Val de Consolation — edition 2026
The 7th edition of the Festi'Val de Consolation will be held from November 13th to 15th, 2026 at the Val de Consolation monastery, in Consolation-Maisonnettes (Haut-Doubs). For this edition, Compagnie Bacchus is foregoing its usual summer slot and is taking over the monastery's glasshouse for an autumnal cabaret-theatre, combining live shows, concerts, and a warm meal in the heart of autumn.
Festi'Val de Consolation 2026 — an autumnal edition
For its 7th edition, the Festi'Val de Consolation is changing season: Compagnie Bacchus is scheduling it from November 13th to 15th, 2026, and no longer in mid-summer as in previous years. The event now takes place indoors, in the glasshouse of the Val de Consolation monastery, offering an intimate and warm atmosphere.
For the occasion, the company has conceived a cabaret-theatre, centered around the idea of a warm meal shared in the heart of autumn, in keeping with the spirit of the place. Live shows, concerts, and artistic proposals punctuate these days within the exceptional natural setting of Val de Consolation (a classified site in Haut-Doubs, 200 hectares of greenery, cliffs, and rivers).
An overnight package is offered (approximately €100 per person: one night with dinner, show, and breakfast). The detailed program and ticketing information are published on the Compagnie Bacchus website. Reservations and inquiries at 06 76 28 53 04 / 03 63 35 70 78.
Highlights Festi'Val de Consolation 2026
- Cabaret-theatre in the glasshouse of the Val de Consolation monastery
- Warm shared meal, autumnal and convivial spirit
- Overnight package available (dinner + show + breakfast)
- Classified natural setting of Haut-Doubs
Prices Festi'Val de Consolation 2026
Practical information — Festi'Val de Consolation
Practical Information
Location
Val de Consolation, 1 Chemin des Tuffes, Consolation-Maisonnettes (25390). The festival takes place in the monastery and gardens of the Val de Consolation.
Access
By car: From Besançon, take the D461 towards Morteau, then follow the "Val de Consolation" signs. Parking available on site.
By train: Morteau station (20 km), then by car.
Prices
Online ticketing available on Billetweb and HelloAsso. Prices vary depending on the concert.
Contact
Compagnie Bacchus
Phone: 06 76 28 53 04 / 03 63 35 70 78
Website: www.compagnie-bacchus.org
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Where does it take place — Festi'Val de Consolation
Monastère du Val de Consolation
1 Chemin des Tuffes, Val de Consolation, 25390 Consolation-Maisonnettes